Benzema saves Zizou by slamming a brace, Real Madrid go in 8th

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Zinédine Zidane will not be the first Real Madrid coach to fail to advance to the knockout stages of the Champions League in the 21st century.

At least not this year.

The Merengue coach can say thank you to Karim Benzema, whose awakening and double against Borussia Monchengladbach allow Real to qualify for the round of 16 of the competition.

Better, the Spaniards finish first in their group thanks to the draw between Shakhtar and Inter.

A very beautiful evening for Zizou, who did not fail to greet his hero.

“What Karim does that doesn't impress me… Well, it still impresses me, but I'm not surprised at what he does.

I don't even know what he is anymore, if he's a striker, a 10, a 9 and a half… He does so much on the pitch that it's wonderful to see him like that.

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Benzema does not want to let go

Karim Benzema showed him happy with his double, but, as on the pitch, he does not forget those around him.

Especially not a Zidane threatened with dismissal.

“We needed a victory for confidence.

We all come out stronger.

[…] We are a family, we all work together.

The matches are difficult, but we will continue.

We are on the right track, ”said the French striker.

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